Marketplace Morning Report Stories

Appearing before the House yesterday, Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said that the Fed could slow down interest rate increases — and the markets seemed to like what she said. Jay Brayson, managing director and global economist at Wells Fargo, stopped by to talk about what we should expect from her testimony today, along with current inflation rates. Afterwards, we'll discuss why the National Defense Authorization Act is one of the most popular bills in Congress, and then look at Amazon's decision to ramp up its lending business.

U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry meets today with Mexico’s president and its energy secretary in Mexico City. Perry said this week the U.S. has an opportunity to develop a “North American energy strategy.” His positive tone extends to the North American Free Trade Agreement, too. President Trump has talked of dismantling NAFTA, but Perry says […]

With Fed Janet Yellen's term set to expire next year, we'll take a look at who Trump might nominate to replace her. Rumors are swirling that Gary Cohn, Trump's top economic adviser, will nab the role. However, that could end up changing his role in the tax-strategy plans going on within the administration. Afterwards, we'll look at why paper coupons are experiencing a resurgence.

What’s propelling the boost?

Your favorite websites and apps may be plastered with some unfamiliar banner ads today. Thousands of internet companies — including big names like Google, Snapchat and Amazon — are participating in a “day of action” to protest federal regulators’ plans to roll back net neutrality rules. Click the audio player above to hear the full […]

The Trump administration has selected Randal Quarles, a former Treasury official, to be the Fed's vice chairman for bank supervision. On today's show, we'll talk about what the position entails and why it's such a significant one. Afterwards, we'll discuss the resources it takes to combat California's wildfires, and then look at an increase in "financial wellness" programs offered by companies to their employees.